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Calling All Writers: MMA4Real Looking To Hire

I don't wanna take all day to explain, but this site is looking to take 1-2 new writers/contributors...maybe more if the drive/talent is there.

I can't even explain how much this site has changed since I first started it in July 2008.  Hell, I can't explain how I've changed since that time, I'm older and now will soon have three kids to support when at the time I had just become a new father.  Keeping this site going is hard work, believe you me, and I honestly don't know how we do what we do with such a limited staff.  However, we've gotten it to where it is today, but trust me when I tell you this place is about to explode.  Sooo

If you've ever wanted to write about MMA and actually have people read it....it's time to answer the phone.  This is what you need to do:

1.  Register as a member of this site(if you haven't already).  If you could register with your real name, that would be great but not mandatory.

2.  Begin posting FanShots and most importantly, FanPosts. There is a 75 word minimum to FanPosts, but don't go crazy with a 5 page essay or anything.  As most of you already know, if your post is good and relevant, we'll promote it to the front page.

3.  Email me(kelvinhunt@hotmail.com) with your screen name to tell me you are interested so I'll know who's interested in joining the MMA4Real team.  Also, so I can recognize the fanpost/fanshots you are putting up.

4.  I'll need you to post consistently for about 2 weeksor so.  This'll give me an idea of what you bring to the table in regards to MMA knowledge, writing ability, and how often you'll be posting.

You may ask, what will I get out of it?  Well, the most important thing will be that your work will be read by a lot of people everyday.  People read this site from fighters, trainers, managers, promoters, hardcore fans, casual fans, etc.  Also, we can pretty much get credentialed by ANY promotion out there(except the UFC).  I'm looking for people that are serious and most of all dependable so if you want to go-to local or national shows as a media outlet you'll have the opportunity.  If you've been reading the site, you see that we do a lot of fighter interviews, so you'll have the opportunity to do that as well.  I'll be honest in that fact that this is NOT a paid position, we are working toward that direction...but simply are not there yet. 

In regards to what you post, I don't tell anyone what to write because we all have our own personalities and point of views.  As long as the material is relevant, well written, and discussion oriented you are good to go. 

I have to say that I've had some people in the past to say there were interested in writing, but either never show up or don't deliver on what they say.  Trust me, those are two things I despise so if you fall into either category and/or are not serious then just don't bother.  Whomever we bring on board MUST be dependable. 

I didn't mean to type that much, but if you can't tell...I have a passion for this site to make it the best possible site out there.  I work hard and so should you if you want to join the movement here.  If you have any questions..either drop them in the comments section or email me directly. 

Let's goooooooooooooooooo

The FanPosts are solely the subjective opinions of MMA4Real readers and do not necessarily reflect those of MMA4Real editors or staff.

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Man, I can write some stuff

But this boy don’t work for free.

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by -Neil- on Mar 3, 2010 10:35 PM EST reply actions  

I’m with you. I would love to write for you Kelvin but I got to get that cheddar. You need to get SB Nation to give you a bigger cut of the profits so you can afford to hire some writers (i.e., me). I’m sure Markos would be open to negotiations.

by Lucas2 on Mar 6, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Well

I’m sure Kelvin isn’t making much from SB Nation (that’s right, I know about the profit sharing!), so I’m not too serious about asking to get paid, it’s just that when it comes down to sitting and really thinking of stuff to write (which I hate) and then doing it (which I mostly enjoy) when I could be getting proactive on eBay or actually finding my lazy self a job… well, it’s not much of a contest.

With that said, if you really get off on writing opinion pieces, this is a great thing. It’s experience that could be put on a resume and not laughed off, and getting credentialed by a non-Zuffa show is pretty sweet.

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by -Neil- on Mar 7, 2010 3:26 AM EST up reply actions  

Also

for all of you in the writing contest….for lack of a better term….it is cool if you link to other websites and offer your own commentary to the news…I’m looking for that as well…because that’s a big part of blogging….again if you have any questions about anything….post it here or just email me…

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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 4, 2010 10:16 PM EST reply actions  

I tend to write long pieces, albeit infrequently. Should I focus more on shorter, more frequent articles?

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Mar 4, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Robert

Shorter more frequent would probably work better….simply because the MMA news cycle is constant…however, if you have a really interesting piece that’s lengthy but offers good discussion…I’m all for it…

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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 4, 2010 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Hm, might give it a go.

Talk to the hand... ask it about when it slapped your mother

by 3PA on Mar 4, 2010 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

lol

man…been trying to encourage you like forever….

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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 4, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Ima get on it – I have like 30-40 unfinished pieces sitting in a folder here… either I lost inspiration or some asshole from Sherdog beat me to the punch lol

Talk to the hand... ask it about when it slapped your mother

by 3PA on Mar 5, 2010 11:02 AM EST up reply actions  

lolol.

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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 5, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions  

What is it that you are looking for in potential staff? Do you want people that write editorials and offer discussion-provoking opinions or people who break news and video clips and stuff like that?

by xDieseLx on Mar 4, 2010 10:30 PM EST reply actions  

Preferably

someone that can do all of the above….but if it comes down to say…3 people at the end of two weeks….one likes writing discussion pieces….one can break news…and one likes to post video clips/multimedia….then we’ll probably roll with those three…

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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 4, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh yea

If any of you have a fetish for Japanese MMA…be my guest….lol.

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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 4, 2010 11:21 PM EST reply actions  

Eveezy ? LoL

"I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the bastards and left them in the ditch." ~ Ty Cobb

by RearNakedPoke on Mar 5, 2010 3:09 AM EST up reply actions  

pull smoogy2 from BE

his shit is legit

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by Anthony Pace on Mar 5, 2010 4:47 AM EST up reply actions  

Holy shit @ the increase in activity haha. I’ll be back to read tomorrow when not buzzed lol

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by 3PA on Mar 6, 2010 4:27 PM EST reply actions  

come back tonight for WEC 47 son!

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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 6, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

To be honest, it's got me a little overwhelmed

I usually read most stuff that comes across, but with all this stuff, articles get bumped off after less than a day. New stuff coming down is sweet, but it’s a little too much right now.

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by -Neil- on Mar 7, 2010 3:23 AM EST up reply actions  

Don’t let this website go down, guys. MMA needs you all.

"Once Flamengo, Flamengo until die"

by Eduardo Cruz on Mar 17, 2010 9:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh...it ain't going nowhere...

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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 18, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

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